The last weekend of March in and around Dallas will be packed with entertainment options for all ages and a variety of tastes. Choices include a Disney ice skating showcase, six local theater productions, a symphony concert, two comedians, a theatrical light production, two dance productions, a folk music concert, the return of Blue Man Group, and a well-known magician.<\/p>\n
Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out our calendar for an even longer list<\/a> of the city’s best events.<\/p>\n Thursday, March 26<\/p>\n Disney On Ice: Jump In!<\/a> WaterTower Theatre presents Good Night, Oscar<\/a> Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents “Bart\u00f3k, R\u00f3zsa & Brahms”<\/a> Friday, March 27<\/p>\n Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter<\/a> Art Centre Theatre presents Masquerade of Shadows<\/a> NTPA Repertory Theatre presents Hello, Dolly!<\/a> Lightwire Theater presents Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey<\/a> Avant Chamber Ballet and Orchestra of New Spain present Pulcinella: Reimagined<\/a> Dallas Theater Center presents Ragtime<\/a> Theatre Arlington presents Cinderella<\/a> Theatre Coppell presents Mama Won’t Fly<\/a> Jesse Welles in concert<\/a> Blue Man Group: Bluevolution<\/a> Saturday, March 28<\/p>\n Frankie Qui\u00f1ones: Good Vibes Only Tour<\/a> Sunday, March 29<\/p>\n
In Disney On Ice: Jump In!, classic characters Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy use the Magical MousePad to journey into the heart of other Disney tales, including Moana 2<\/a> and Inside Out 2<\/a>, bringing new characters like Anxiety to the ice for the first time. There will be eight performances through Sunday at American Airlines Center.<\/p>\n
Character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant, famous for his witty one-liners, appears live on Jack Paar’s national TV show in an episode that the audience \u2014 and the rest of America \u2014 won\u2019t soon forget. Featuring live piano music, the production is making its regional premiere after its run on Broadway featuring Sean Hayes in his Tony Award-winning role. The production runs through April 12 at Addison Performing Arts Centre.<\/p>\n
R\u00f3zsa\u2019s Violin Concerto, which premiered with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in 1956, will be heard for the first time in 70 years, performed by a young violin sensation, Amaryn Olmeda. The tribute to the folk music of Eastern Europe permeates the program, which will include Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and Brahms’ A Selection of Hungarian Dances. There will be three performances through Saturday at Meyerson Symphony Center.<\/p>\n
Jim Jefferies is a native of Sydney, Australia who entertains audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. Two Limb Policy, his sixth Netflix special (and 10th overall), premiered in 2025. He also hosted his own podcast, I Don\u2019t Know About That with Jim Jefferies. Jefferies will perform at Majestic Theatre.<\/p>\n
As audiences delve into the opulent world of Lady Bonny Danbury’s masquerade ball, they can prepare to be swept away by a captivating tale of suspense, intrigue, and unyielding ambition. The enigmatic guests have their own secrets to hide, and each character holds a piece of the puzzle. The question remains: Who will emerge from the shadows, their true motives exposed, their masks finally removed? The production runs through April 12 at Art Centre Theatre in Plano.<\/p>\n
In the golden age blockbuster hit Hello, Dolly!, a meddlesome matchmaker arrives in New York set on finding a match and makes Broadway history. The musical is bursting with humor; romance; high-energy dancing; and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history, including “Hello, Dolly” and \u201cBefore the Parade Passes By.\u201d The production runs through April 4 at North Texas Performing Arts in Plano.<\/p>\n
Lightwire Theater returns to Dallas with Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey. Marvin the mouse wants to be popular. Constantly bullied and picked on by the “cool” rats, he is labeled as a loser and a geek. To get away from the continuous badgering, he retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy. He longs to have adventures, to be the hero. There will be four performances through Sunday at Dallas Children\u2019s Theater.<\/p>\n
Avant Chamber Ballet and Orchestra of New Spain will join forces for Pulcinella: Reimagined, a performance that pushes the boundaries of storytelling through dance and live music with two 1920s works \u2014 Igor Stravinsky\u2019s \u201cPulcinella\u201d and Manuel de Falla\u2019s \u201cEl Amor Brujo,\u201d conducted by Grover Wilkins 3d. There will be performances on Friday and Saturday at Moody Performance Hall.<\/p>\n
In 1902 New York, anything is possible. Ragtime bursts to life with a soaring, Tony Award-winning score that tells the intertwined stories of three families from different walks of life, all chasing the American Dream. The beloved, epic musical theater classic creates a powerful portrait of America\u2019s past \u2014 and a stirring reminder of its future. The production runs through April 19 at Wyly Theatre.<\/p>\n
Theatre Arlington will present a sparkling new twist on Cinderella, written by Executive Producer Steven D. Morris and Theatre Arlington favorite Don Powers. The reimagined classic is filled with toe-tapping new songs, laugh-out-loud humor, and all the magic you love \u2014 glass slipper included. The production will have five performances through April 5.<\/p>\n
Mama Won’t Fly features a hilarious race against the clock that begins when Savannah Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother\u2019s wedding. Savannah\u2019s problem: Mama won\u2019t fly. As they get ready to leave, the bride-to-be arrives unannounced and she decides the best way to get to know her new in-laws is to travel to the wedding with them. The production runs through April 12 at Coppell Arts Center.<\/p>\n
The art of the protest song is coming back into fashion thanks to singers like Jesse Welles. Using just a guitar and his distinctive raspy voice, Welles has put words to the pain that many have felt in recent years through songs like “United Health,” “Horses,” “No Kings,” and “Join Ice.” He’ll play at Longhorn Ballroom.<\/p>\n
Blending art, invention, and mind-bending curiosity, Blue Man Group is a euphoric celebration of human connection. On the new World Tour, audiences will be introduced to \u201cThe Musician,\u201d a new character who will showcase her drumming and percussion skills throughout the show. The group will perform four times through Sunday at Winspear Opera House.<\/p>\n
Frankie Qui\u00f1ones is a stand-up comedian, actor, and creator, often known for his memorable character work. Building on the success of his HBO special Superhomies, he released his debut hour-long comedy special, Damn That\u2019s Crazy, on Hulu in 2025, in which he unpacks love, addiction, and the high-stakes politics of the family carne asada. He’ll perform at Majestic Theatre.<\/p>\n